Kosmos

Culture, travel, fashion and culinary delights: the Kosmos pages of Lufthansa Magazin bring you interesting and useful tidbits from around the world

World party

Octoberfest is upon us, but you’d rather skip Munich this year? Don’t worry, there are lots of other fall fairs and festivals to attend. Our expert introduces three.

Herbschtmäss, Basel

This Swiss “state of emergency” lasts 16 days: Unlike those at traditional fairs like the Oktoberfest in Munich, visitors to the Herbschtmäss are not confined to a fairground. Rides, food stalls and booths are dotted around the center of town. October 29 to November 13.

Mercè, Barcelona

Human pyramids, fire-breathing dragons, giants attended by flutists … Mercè celebrates Catalan customs but also offers visitors a chance to enjoy modern cultural performances and live bands from all over the world playing on open-air stages. September 18-24.

State fair of Texas, Dallas

The 24 days of “Big Tex” are entertainment-filled, with football games, parades, auto and BMX shows. The food is nothing if not calorific – what do you expect of deep-fried cheesecake? September 30 to October 23.

Build your own kayak, row- or sailboat in only a week at the Great Lakes Boat Building School in the U.S. state of Michigan. Then set sail straight into the water sports arenas that are the Great Lakes on the doorstep.

It takes two…

The best place to see and learn to dance the tango is Buenos Aires, where the sensual dance was born and where the annual International Tango Festival and world championships take place (August 9 – 22).

Towering talent

A master poised between Classicism and Avantgarde: MoMA New York is showing sculptures (photo: “Endless Column”) and photographs by the Romanian-French artist Constantin Brâncuși (1876-1957) through the end of February next year.